Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story, Film Screening and Discussion
An Evening with Acclaimed Documentarian Martin Doblmeier
How to describe Dorothy Day? Grandmother, anarchist, prophet, journalist, pacifist, saint? The FBI once considered her a threat to national security. Now the Catholic Church is considering her for sainthood.
Omar McRoberts on the Landscape of Religion, Spirituality, and Identity in America
Omar M. McRoberts, PhD, is an advisor to Fetzer’s Study of Spirituality in America, which comprises in-depth interviews and focus groups (both completed) and a survey that will be fielded in early 2020. Omar recently co-presented “The Changing Landscape of Religion, Spirituality, and Identity in America” workshop at Upswell 2019.
Christ in Crisis with Rev. Jim Wallis, founder of Sojourners Magazine
In perilous and polarizing times, where is our true north – our fixed point in a spinning world?
Rev. Jim Wallis, in his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus suggests that a focus on eight questions asked by, or of, Jesus provide a solid compass for people of faith.
CANCELED: Sant Mat America: March Retreat
In solidarity with state, national, and global efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, GilChrist will be closed to all guests from March 15 through April 5.
Exploring Your Inner Space with SoulCollage®: Winter Weekday Retreat
SoulCollage® is a simple intuitive process of creating many small collages and then giving voice to the images to discover their identity and the wisdom they carry. It is an imaginative, contemplative way to mindfully access the Stillpoint of our True Selves. Using SoulCollage® as a spiritual practice integrates mind, body and spirit and builds community. Whether you are new to SoulCollage® or are experienced creating cards, this retreat offers time and space to creatively explore your inner being and the wisdom and blessings available there.
Exploring Your Inner Space with SoulCollage®: Winter Weekend Retreat
SoulCollage® is a simple intuitive process of creating many small collages and then giving voice to the images to discover their identity and the wisdom they carry. It is an imaginative, contemplative way to mindfully access the Stillpoint of our True Selves. Using SoulCollage® as a spiritual practice integrates mind, body and spirit and builds community. Whether you are new to SoulCollage® or are experienced creating cards, this retreat offers time and space to creatively explore your inner being and the wisdom and blessings available there.
Desmond Tutu on love as action
Whether simple or grand, gestures of love, such as listening deeply, being kind or generous, can make someone’s day. If you’d like to explore the topic of love more deeply, download our free Conversations About Love guide.
Faith and Healthy Democracy Report Explores How American Evangelical Christians Might Contribute to Healing Divides
As part of our efforts to engage all segments of American society, the Fetzer Institute collaborated with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, to understand the current state of democracy from a Christian evangelical perspective.
Bookends: Ending and Beginning with Compassion
Come to GilChrist for an end-of-the-year retreat focused on parting well with 2019 and setting intentions for 2020, with an eye toward one's true nature. Using a combination of loving kindness meditation, sharing in community, and other contemplative activities, we will clarify thoughts and focus intentions.
About the Facilitator
Resources on Forgiveness
In our 2010 Fetzer Survey on Love and Forgiveness, 62 percent of Americans agreed (strongly or somewhat) that they need more forgiveness in their personal lives, and this number increased to 83 percent in their communities, 90 percent in America, and 90 percent in the world.